Helia Healthcare of Benton

1310 Mark Franklin Louis Street · Benton, IL · 62812 · 6184393500

83 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Helia Healthcare

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

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Red flags

Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day

2.86 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 70
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 47
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 18
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day2.863.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.310.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.64≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year51%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (5 in the current record)

  • Actual harm · G February 25, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Corrected March 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected June 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Corrected June 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected May 30, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected May 9, 2024 · Infection Control

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 146088 · certified since August 12, 2005. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.